A total of 45 business owners in four markets of Sarankhola upazila in Bagerhat were fined a total of Tk 25,100 over the past week for various irregularities including not showing price list, keeping expired products and making foods in hygienic condition.
The Upazila Nirbahi Officer conducted drives during the past week to control price hike and prevent irregularities, including keeping expired medicines and products, not showing price list and making foods in hygienic condition.
Sarankhola Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate, Sudipta Kumar Singh, said 20 business owners at Rayenda kicten market on Wednesday morning were fined Tk 6,000 for not showing price list. Moreover, another meat seller was fined Tk 1,000 for the same reason.
Meanwhile, a total of eight business owners were fined Tk 5,800 for not showing price list during a drive conducted at Razapur Bazar from 5:00pm to 8:pm on Tuesday. Members of Bazar Committee and local residents assisted during the drive. On October 29, during a monitoring visit to Tofalbari Bazaar, the authorities checked the display of price lists for fish, meat, vegetables, and other essential goods, ensuring they were being sold at fair prices. During this process, eight shopkeepers were fined a total of 4,800 Taka for various violations.
Moreover, on October 28, eight shopkeepers were fined a total of Tk 4,500 for not displaying price lists, keeping expired medicines in stores, and selling meat at prices higher than the listed rates.
A price list for essential items such as chili, onion, potatoes, fish, meat, garlic, lemons, various vegetables, and fruits was provided at Amragachia Bazaar with the support of the Upazila Market Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leaders. As part of the Upazila Task Force's market monitoring, Amragachia Bazaar was checked. During this monitoring, shopkeepers were warned about various irregularities including not displaying price lists, occupying footpaths for selling goods, failing to show purchase receipts, and selling meat, onions, garlic, potatoes, and dates at inflated prices.
